Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County deputies arrest 62-year-old man for allegedly sexually battering multiple children

The suspect allegedly told one of the victims that a gang member would shoot up her home if she told anyone about the abuse.

Community
2 years ago
FloridaCommerce announces disaster unemployment assistance for those who lost their job due to the hurricane

You can apply for assistance if you lost your job as a result of Hurricane Idalia. You must meet certain criteria. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m., on October 2, 2023.

Local
2 years ago
Advice to hurricane victims: ‘You don’t need to sign anything.’ Florida CFO warns about scam artists

If you have any questions, call the state’s insurance assistance hotline at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236). Agents are available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Efforts to re-energize Florida following Hurricane Idalia touted as quickest in state history

By Monday, the governor said fewer than 23,000 remain without power across the state of Florida.

Local
2 years ago
Following trip to Florida, First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19. President Biden’s results negative so far

First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms.

Local
2 years ago
Way to make an entrance! NASA crew returns to Earth in stunning show | VIDEO

Four astronauts returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule wrapping up a six-month mission to the International Space Station. This video of their re-entry was captured in Alachua County.

Local
2 years ago
Gov. DeSantis tours hurricane damage in Crystal River, Meets with business owners and residents | PHOTOS

The governor spent nearly two hours seeing and hearing about the impact of Hurricane Idalia on the tourist town known for its manatee tours.

Local
2 years ago
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Believe the hype! Coach Prime delivers a thrilling upset in his Colorado debut

Deion Sanders’ debut as University of Colorado-Boulder’s head coach was billed as a big deal. Colorado upset No. 17 TCU 45-42 on Saturday in a performance that exceeded even the loftiest expectations.

Community
2 years ago
For at least a day, all the world is ‘Margaritaville’ in homage to Jimmy Buffett

Key West plans a remembrance Sunday along Duval Street which fittingly will begin at 5 o’clock.

Local
2 years ago
Biden tells Idalia’s Florida victims ‘your nation has your back.’ DeSantis skips meeting with him | PHOTOS

Gov. Ron DeSantis was noticeably absent from the President’s tour of hurricane-ravaged areas of Florida. On Friday, DeSantis said he told the President his security detail would be “very disruptive” to the recovery efforts.